Business Visit Visa Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia isn't far behind whenever it comes to being a superpower nation, as it is among the greatest economies in the world. However, you must have a Saudi Arabia business visa in order to travel there on business. You may go to Saudi Arabia for brief periods for business meetings, conferences, and training sessions with this business visa.

Saudi visas are available in two lengths: 3 months for a single entry and six months for multiple entries. You are allowed to stay for a total of 30 days during each visit. Whether a single-entry or multiple-entry visa is issued for Saudi Arabia will depend on the Saudi visa administration.

Eligibility

Before you apply, keep in mind the following eligibility requirements.

  • Your visit must only be for business-related purposes.
  • You must obtain a letter of invitation for a Saudi business visa from a Saudi enterprise.
  • Visitors with Israeli visa stamps will be denied admission into Saudi Arabia.

Documents

You must provide,

  • An original passport that has to be good for at least six months.
  • The properly signed and completed visa application form.
  • 2 photographs with a white background, as required by visa regulations.
  • Invitation sent electronically by a Saudi enterprise
  • Original, bank-sealed personal bank statements for the last three months.
  • A replica of the company's U.S. and Saudi Arabian business registration documents.
  • If necessary, more documents might be asked for.

Process

It can be difficult to understand the business visa application process. However, the process you can follow to get your Saudi business visa is described below in order to make it simple.

Visa Processing Time
In general, business visas are processed more quickly. In typical circumstances, processing takes 4-5 working days. It might take between 8 and 12 days, though, depending on how long it takes to transmit the paperwork to the embassy, where the embassy is located, and other considerations. This process might require more time in some unusual circumstances.

How to Apply
Follow these steps while applying for a business visa in Saudia Arabia.

  • You must first create an account on the MOFA website in order to submit a visa application.
  • Then, correctly enter your information online on the website.
  • Print the completed visa application form by downloading it.
  • Send the necessary documentation with it to the neighborhood embassy.

Duration & Fees

Duration
There are two kinds of business visas: single entrance and multiple entries. From the date of issuance, a single entry visa is good for up to three months. A Saudi business visa with numerous entries, however, can be granted for up to 6 or 12 months.

Fees
The business visa for Saudia Arabia generally costs 300 SAR (Saudi Riyal). Apart from that, you are also required to submit 140 SAR as insurance. Collectively, 340 SAR which equals around 120 USD are what you need for up to a year-long stay in the country.

Extension

You will be allowed to extend your current visa up to the same duration, depending on its length and kind of entrance. For instance, if your visa is good for 90 days, you can extend it for an additional 90 days. The visit visa cannot, however, be extended for more than 180 days in accordance with the regulations.

FAQS

Is it possible to change your business visa to some other kind of visa?
Your business visit visa cannot be changed to another type of visa. This is prohibited by immigration laws and regulations. Therefore, you must leave the country and file for a new visa if you desire one.

When should I apply for a renewal?
You should file to renew your visa before the previous one expires. Normally, you are advised to apply a week before expiry.

What kinds of businesses one can do in Saudi Arabia?
You may do business with any company given they are registered in the country.

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